Jan. 15, 2016 — The U.S. Census Bureau is now accepting applications and testing for nearly 700 enumerators and local supervisors through March for the 2016 Census Test in portions of Harris County, Texas. Temporary full-time and part-time positions are available starting in April, with pay ranging from $22.25 to $25.25 per hour. For more information, please call the toll-free number 1-800-361-6891.

Applicants can apply for any position; however, priority will be given to applicants who live in the following ZIP codes: 77005, 77007, 77008, 77018, 77019, 77024, 77025, 77027, 77030, 77031, 77035, 77036, 77040, 77041, 77042, 77043, 77046, 77055, 77056, 77057, 77063, 77064, 77065, 77071, 77072, 77074, 77077, 77079, 77080, 77081, 77082, 77083, 77084, 77086, 77088, 77091, 77092, 77094, 77096, 77098, 77099, 77401, 77477, 77478, and 77498.

The test area includes approximately 225,000 housing units in Harris County and will explore new ways for the population to respond to the 2020 Census, including the ability to respond in multiple languages by mail, Internet or telephone. The census test will also refine technologies and methods to use existing information to increase operational efficiency. Finally, the test will focus on researching best practices to reduce follow-up operations with households that do not self-respond.

The test officially begins March 21, 2016, when residents will be able to complete the questionnaire online, by mail or telephone. Residents who do not complete the questionnaire will be visited by a census taker to complete the form.

For more information about the 2016 Census Test, please visit census.gov. Also visit our Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn pages for more information.  

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